71.   But now the bloom is gone, and the commission is not likely to be established.

72.   But she said other shutdowns in the Northeast might also have been prevented had the commission been able to move quickly enough.

73.   But she said the commission has been a strong supporter of increased public membership on the boards of self-regulatory organizations like the exchange.

74.   But since its inception, the commission has been the subject of controversy, attracting criticism from many quarters.

75.   But some Democrats said the commission was a stalling tactic and a way for Bush to distance himself from any difficult decisions that would have to be made.

76.   But supermarket aficionados say the commissions are nominal.

77.   But now, four months later, the bloom is gone, and the commission is not likely to be established.

78.   But the ballot commission has historically been lenient in interpreting residency, and the Democrats could end up looking petty.

79.   But the commission has been tough to please.